Design Estimator I - Structural Pricing & Bid Support

BlueScope North America; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid time off

Retirement

Job summary

BlueScope North America is seeking a Design Estimator I to translate project requirements into clear, reliable structural pricing and technical assumptions, supporting sales and pricing decisions in a deadline-driven environment.

Under supervision, you’ll grow technical proficiency and autonomy to handle more complex projects while collaborating with the sales and estimating teams across Fortune 500 customers and major EPC firms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Construction Management, or related engineering field.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• 3+ years of experience in Pre-Engineered Metal Building Estimating/Design.
• Proficiency in estimating and pricing software.
• Ability to read and interpret architectural and structural drawings.
• Experience in pre-engineered metal building projects.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate and optimal quotations and pre-order assistance for projects of low to moderate complexity (50 to 300 hours +/-) with limited oversight.
• Support the salesforce with information needed for setting final prices.
• Assist builders in understanding pricing software and its capabilities.
• Actively participate in team initiatives, maintaining focus on regional objectives and profitability goals.
• Increase or maintain department quote hit ratio.
• Mentor entry-level estimators when needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Construction Management or related field

Tools

Estimating software

Job description

BlueScope North America is seeking a Design Estimator I to translate project requirements into clear, reliable structural pricing and technical assumptions, supporting sales and pricing decisions in a deadline-driven environment.

Under supervision, you’ll grow technical proficiency and autonomy to handle more complex projects while collaborating with the sales and estimating teams across Fortune 500 customers and major EPC firms.